番ばん茶ちゃも出で花ばな

expression

even a homely girl looks beautiful at the peak of her youth; even coarse tea tastes good when freshly brewed

Proverb meaning that anyone or anything can shine at its best moment. Abbreviation of 鬼も十八番茶も出花. The literal gloss about tea is included to show the imagery.

See also: 鬼も十八番茶も出花

• 「番ばん茶ちゃも出で花ばな」というから、若わかいうちは誰だれでも輝かがやけるものだ。

  As the saying goes, 'even coarse tea tastes good when freshly brewed,' so anyone can shine while they are young.